ACY2174   Academy Plastics   1/72 P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop

TECH NOTES
  This is a 1/72 Plastic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubble Top" from Academy Plastics.
                          It's for ages 10 and up.

     The P-47D was a workhorse of the U.S. Army Air Force during the last half
of WWII.  The P-47D was equipped with a 2,000 horsepower R-2800 "Double-Wasp"
engine.  Thanks to the great engine the P-47 was an agile craft despite its
large size.  This unique combination of abilities made it perfect for bomber
escort roles and ground attack.  One of the most notable changes ever made to
the Thunderbolt was the installation of a "bubble" canopy, a modification that
greatly improved flight visibility.

FEATURES: Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey.
          The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved panel
            lines and rivet detail.
          Highly detailed cockpit interior, landing gear, and landing gear bay.
          Authentic engine assemblies with propellers.
          Underwing accessories such as bombs, rocketry, and extra fuel cells
            really dress this model up.
          Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit.
          Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.

MARKING
OPTIONS:  One Decal Sheet with Markings for Two Aircraft:
            1: USAAF P-47D-25-RE, Lt. Duane E. Buholz, 509th FS/405th FG
            2: Royal Air Force Thunderbolt MK. II, No.615 Squadron, India 1945
          Airframe Colors:
            1: Olive Drab, Red, Silver
            2: Dark Green, Ocean Gray, Medium Sea Grey, White
          Detail Colors:
            Yellow, Flat Black

INCLUDES: One 1/72 Plastic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubble Top"

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Cement
          Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
          Brushes
          Sprue Cutter
          Modeling Knife
          File or Emery Board
          Scissors
          Tweezers
          Water for Decals
          Glue Tips or Toothpicks
          Cloth
          Adult Supervision

SPECS:    Scale:   1/72
          Length: 5-1/2"  (13.9cm) (approximately)
          Width:      7"  (17.8cm) (approximately)
          Height: 2-1/4"  (5.6cm)  (approximately)

COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children.
          Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives.
          Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated
            area.
                                                                     

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